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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,533.76, 1,074,215.40 and 417,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,533.76, 1,074,215.40 and 417,098.16 is: 624,435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,533.76 : 1,074,215.40 = 417,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,533.76/1,074,215.40 = 417,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,533.76x = 1,074,215.40 × 417,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,533.76x = 448,053,266,783.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,053,266,783.66/717,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,435.10

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